No matter how or if a winch is used on an MV, their operation and maintenance is often misunderstood and improperly performed. Tech writer Steve Turchet offers technical tips on how to do it the right way. More »

A farm equipment dealer has an M880 he bought some time ago at a government sale but no one seems to want. It runs good, but I’m confused because it seems to have two complete electrical systems. There is a 12-volt civilian alternator on one side of the engine and one 12-volt battery. On the other side of the engine is a military 24-volt alternator and two 12-volt batteries. Was this a special truck that needed 36 volts for something?More »